Constitution Flashcards
How many senators and house of reps?
100 Senate
435 house of reps
When was the Constitution passed?
1787
Powers only for state government
Delegated powers
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments
Concurrent powers
Federalists
want federal power
Anti federalist
wants state power
Preamble
The introduction (opening statement) Explains the reason for the Constitution Its says its goals: more perfect union, insure peace, common defence, etc
Article I
( The Legislative Branch )
Article ll
( The Executive Branch )
Article lll
( The Judicial Branch )
Article IV
( The States )
Article V
( Amendment )
Article VI
( Debts, Supremacy, and Oaths)
Article VII
( Ratification )
The names of the people who approved of the Constitution
How many amendments are there?
27
Amendment 1
freedom of religion, press, and speech
Amendment 2
right to bear arms
Amendment 3
quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4
search and seizure
Amendment 5
Trial and punishment, compensation of takings
Amendment 6
Right to a speedy trial, confrontation of witnesses
Amendment 7
Trial by jury in civil cases
Amendment 8
Cruel and unusual judgement
Amendment 9
Construction of Constitution
Amendment 10
Powers of states & people